Traumatic experiences can impact you physically and emotionally. Severe injury or the psychological distress of being in peril can also create changes within the brain.…
One of the reasons people begin experimenting with alcohol and drugs is to overcome feelings of anxiety in group settings. When that experimental use develops…
When a loved one is struggling with something like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it’s hard to know how to help. They may withdraw from social…
Maybe you were injured on the job or in an automobile accident. You might have been recovering from surgery. The point is, prescription painkillers were…
It has widely been debated as to whether or not drinking can lead to an increase in anxiety. For adults, this is possible because of…
Living in a home with someone struggling with addiction issues can feel like you’re tiptoeing through a minefield. Substance abuse can encourage behaviors that impact…
Drugs and alcohol lure you in with a rush of endorphins. There’s a sense of euphoria shortly after the substances enter your system, and you…
Drugs and alcohol are often used as a form of escape. You might be uncomfortable in social gatherings until you have a beer or two.…
According to several estimates, more than 300,000 people in the United States are victims of sexual assault and rape each year. As if the mental…
According to several studies, more than half of those struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) will develop some sort of substance abuse issues. Childhood trauma…